“An evacuation alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises and property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance warning as possible prior to the evacuation; however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions,” says a news release from the TNRD.

An evacuation order is also in effect for several properties along Highway 97, Kristianson Rd. and Paxton Valley Rd.

Additionally, all properties located within the red Evacuation Order area, as shown on the attached map.

“If you are in the described area, you must leave immediately. It is suggested that evacuees shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers. If you have large animals/livestock in need of shelter, please contact the TNRD EOC at 1-866-377-7188.”

If you require support services such as food and accommodation please register at the Sandman Centre at 300 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC.

“An evacuation alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises and property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance warning as possible prior to the evacuation; however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.”

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UPDATE: 7:19 p.m.

The wildfire burning near Monte Lake is now estimated at 60 hectares in size and is continuing to spread.

Hot weather and high winds are causing issues for those battling the blaze.

There is currently 31 forestry crew members on site along with air tankers.

A tactical evacuation is currently taken place for homes in the area, as structures are threatened.

BC Wildfire Service says the blaze is burning away from Highway 97 and is flames are moving into the trees.

There is currently no cause for the fire.

Check back for updates.

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UPDATE: 6:20 p.m.

BC Wildfire service is responding to a blaze on Martin Mountain, located East of Kamloops and North of Monte Lake.

The fire is estimated at 30 hectares in size and both air support and ground crews are on scene.

The winds are picking in the area causing serious concerns for firefighters.

Those on social media are reporting heavy smoke blowing into the Barnhartvalle area of Kamloops.

A local State of Emergency has been declared for the Monte Lake area.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued the state of emergency at 6:17 p.m.

“A state of local emergency exists in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) due to the Monte Lake fire, potentially resulting is severe impact of the local economy and the well being of the community,” reads the document below.